U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, KARACHI.
U.S. Consulate General Karachi, Pakistan Date: January 12 2018
To: Offeror Page 1of 6
Request Number: PR6904397 From: Procurement & Contracting Department U.S. Consulate General Plot No- 3, 4, 5, New TPX, Area Mai Kolachi Road Karachi, Pakistan. E-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected] POC: Ali M Qureshi Phone: 92-21-35275000
______
The U.S. Consulate Karachi requires following Services per following statement of work (SOW), for DHS/IC3 Port Qasim, and requests your participation in quoting for the said services Please provide us cost, to U.S. Consulate General, Plot # 3, 4, 5, New TPX Area, Mai Kolachi Road, Karachi.
Item Description:
Period of S/No Description Performance Price in PKR Internet Services 16MB CIR Internet Circuit for DHS/CBP-IC3 Port Qasim 12 Month From February 01,2018 to January 31,2019
Total Price in PKR:
PR6904397 - KHI-DHS: Internet Services for DHS/CBP-IC3 Port Qasim U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, KARACHI. Statement of Work (SOW): 1. GENERAL:
The service provider shall provide all the equipment and services required as written in this Scope of work, for one year.
2. LOCATION:
The work/service location is at IC3, Port Qasim, adjacent K.E thermal Power plant, Karachi.
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 Unlimited, Dedicated Service: 16 Mbps (Mon-Sun) [CIR] 24/7 Upload & Download
3.2 It shall not be filtered or blocked for any IPSEC ports or protocols. TCP/IP based solution which can be used to deliver/receive DATA, Voice and Video. 3.3 3.4 IP Pool of at least 6 IPs (6 IP block). All the IPs should be PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) whitelisted.
3.5 IPs shall not be filtered or blocked for any IPSEC ports or protocols. TCP/IP based solution which can be used to deliver/receive DATA, Voice and Video.
3.6 Service provider is responsible of providing all the necessary hardware (example: fiber cables, ODFs, media converters, routers, switches, modem etc.)
3.7 Provide at least 2 separate physical redundant fiber routes from Service provider NOC to IC3 Distribution point
3.8 Service provider shall execute the installation of equipment in a diligent manner and complete the project within 10 days of the receipt of the purchase order.
3.9 24/7 hours technical support/service is required online/phone. If required, on ground technical support should be provided within 24 hours, free of cost.
3.10 The service provider will change/replace any equipment at his own cost, if required.
3.11 The Consulate General, Karachi reserves the right to deduct the service charges in the event the link is down at the providers end.
PR6904397 - KHI-DHS: Internet Services for DHS/CBP-IC3 Port Qasim U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, KARACHI. 3.12 Consulate General, Karachi reserves the right to terminate the purchase order at any time without giving a reason.
3.13 The service provider will provide all the necessary licenses.
3.14 Any cost associated with services subcontracted by the service provider shall be, borne by, and be the complete responsibility of the service provider under the fixed price of this purchase order.
3.15 The service provider is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters.
3.16 The service provider shall be and remain liable to Consulate General Karachi in accordance with applicable laws for all damages to United States Government property caused by the Contractor's negligence in the performance of any of the services furnished under this contract.
3.17 All connections to power lines shall be coordinated with the Facility Supervisor through the contracting office. Electrical power shall be provided by the IC3 at no cost to the Contractor from existing lines and sources located at the building site.
1. AWARD
Contract award is based on the fulfillment of the general requirements mentioned above and Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) contracting procedure. Proposals undergo an initial evaluation for technical acceptability. Proposals that are determined to be technically acceptable are then competed for award. Award is based on lowest price.
The following table defines the criteria for technical acceptability. These items must be present in the proposal. Failure to provide any of the following deliverables may deem the service provider quotation as being unacceptable. A determination of unacceptable precludes the bid from consideration.
PR6904397 - KHI-DHS: Internet Services for DHS/CBP-IC3 Port Qasim U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, KARACHI. State, in writing, and agree to the 30 days credit payment terms. To save administrative expenses; we will make payments on quarterly basis i.e. after receiving services for every three months.
Is quote received within due date?
Did the contractor fulfill the requirements mentioned above?
Is contractor quoted reasonable price?
Demonstrate prior service experience with suitable references?
Is contractor demanded advance payment? (the USG does not provide advance payment)
Prices:
Firm Fixed Price.
TAX: Your prices shall be duty/tax free. U.S. Consulate General Karachi will neither deduct nor pay any tax for this service.
Inspection & Acceptance: A Government representative will inspect the service(s) delivered to determine the quality and acceptability. Substandard services/products shall be unacceptable at vendor’s expense.
Payment Terms: Payment will be made within 30 days through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) upon complete delivery to the US Consulate General, Karachi and submission of legitimate invoice to Financial Section after delivery, and submission of receipt.
SUBMISSION OF INVOICE: Each invoice shall include vendor invoice number, purchase order/contract number, date issued, brief description of supplies/services provided, quantities, unit and total price, and signed by the signing authority.
PR6904397 - KHI-DHS: Internet Services for DHS/CBP-IC3 Port Qasim U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, KARACHI.
Invoices must be routed to:
1. One original invoice in pdf format to the Financial Management Center to [email protected]
2. One copy clearly marked “DUPLICATE Copy for Proc & Contracting.
Although email is the preferred method, invoices may also be submitted by mail (do not send electronically if you mail the invoice to the following address to avoid duplication):
Karachi Fiscal Office U.S. Consulate General Plot No- 3, 4, 5, New TPX Are Mai Kolachi Road Karachi
For payment related queries contractor will contact Karachi Fiscal Office [email protected]. Contracting Officer takes no responsibility for payment and/or associated queries.
Contract Clauses: FAR & DOSAR (attached) clauses will apply to this purchase order. These clauses can be accessed through following link: http://aopepd.a.state.gov/Content/documents/overseas_comm-item-fac-2005-36.docx 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (MAY 2004) Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (May 2015) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items (Feb 2016)
PR6904397 - KHI-DHS: Internet Services for DHS/CBP-IC3 Port Qasim U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, KARACHI.
Offer Due Date:
1. Please submit your quote on or before January 19, 2018 to Procurement Contracting Officer, U.S. Consulate General Karachi, or via Email to following email addresses:
No quote will be acceptable after the due date.
3. Please prepare a quotation on your company letterhead in accordance with the requested details of this RFQ.
4. Please provide reference of our Request Number PR6904397, in all your correspondence regarding this request for price quotation.
PR6904397 - KHI-DHS: Internet Services for DHS/CBP-IC3 Port Qasim